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Associate of Asian Studies

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies at Montana State University is a programme in Asian languages and cultures.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Asian Studies
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Asian Studies
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Translation and interpretation
Education
Civil service
Law
Social work

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit degree. A core language (Arabic
Chinese or Japanese)
Literature and cinema courses
And electives on Asian history
Art and civilisation such as Chinese cinema
Monsoon Asian civilization
The age of the shoguns
Modern China and modern India.

Entry requirements

Academic

Meet KPU's English proficiency requirement and have graduated high school (secondary school) or completed 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission exists for some programs; Limited-intake and some programs add their own requirements.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (secondary school), Or 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission for certain programmes; Programme prerequisites vary (calendar)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Associate of Asian Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,260 CAD
Application fee	$120 CAD
Deposit	$5,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Surrey
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	KPU offers entrance awards and scholarships that may be available to international students. Eligibility and award values vary by competition.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.